Ellis vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Ellis Rank #273

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Cole mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Ellis and Cole boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.